The female body is quite incredible. Every month (or so) there is a beautifully orchestrated dance between estrogen and progesterone to cause the release of an egg, and if there is no pregnancy, a bleed or period, which starts the
We’ve all felt tired before. Maybe we didn’t sleep well one night and the next day we felt like crap, leading us to bad decisions that day . We likely skipped the gym, ordered pizza instead of cooking, and weren’t
"What should I eat after I workout?" is one of the most asked questions in fitness. This is second only to "how much should I work out?" and "what should I eat to be healthy?" The reason it's so often
No matter your fitness goals, sweat won’t spell success unless you’ve taken care of these things first.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often progressive autoimmune disease that “short circuits” the central nervous system (CNS) by damaging the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. Symptoms can include numbness, impairment of muscular
Workouts focused on our abdominal muscles aren’t just good for future wear of our newest crop top. Strengthening our core assists in stability and balance, supporting our back muscles, pelvis and more. Most of our body’s movements require use of
When I was in my early 20’s, before my yoga practice was fully developed, I had a terrible fall that resulted in excruciating pain. My cervical spine muscles seized up around my neck, and all the muscles in my shoulders
A dose of vitamin D while getting a full home workout sweat sesh in, sign me up! There's just something about getting a good workout done outside. A cool breeze, sun shining on your face, fresh air
It’s a true story: men lose weight faster than women. There are key physiological differences between men and women that play a big role in the ability to lose weight, especially at the beginning of a weight loss program. The
Ever been working out and feel like you've hit a wall? Or had the best workout ever and wish you could have that feeling every time? It probably had something to do with what you ate that impacted your workout.
